Principal Python Software Engineer

Cboe Europe is seeking a Principal Python Software Engineer. As part of a small, talented development team, you will help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe, as well as the trade reporting facility and other platforms. The team values testable, maintainable code, pair programming and software craftsmanship. The role follows a four day in office work model.

Responsibilities

Working closely with business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for exchanges; Designing and building highly reliable, highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe's trading operations; Leading complex projects; Meeting regularly with team members and management to discuss project progress and operational correctness/efficiency; Managing the involvement of developers across multiple Cboe systems and/or other developers in Europe and the United States; Participating in R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies; Providing mentoring for other developers (worldwide when necessary); Leading others in debugging complicated engineering and operational problems; Providing operational support for Cboe Europe's trading systems by participating in a production support rota, responding to incidents, and contributing to post-mortem analyses and follow-up actions

Requirements

Expert Python knowledge; A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code; Proficiency with advanced SQL techniques; Deep Linux knowledge; Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures; Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; Highly preferred: Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies

Nice to have

Preferred: Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Snowflake; Preferred: Familiarity with Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI; Preferred: Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka; Preferred: Familiarity with data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow; Preferred: Familiarity with Java; Preferred: Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)

Benefits

Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement; Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families including dental cover (taxable benefit); Private GP service access; Life and long term illness insurance; EAP (Employee Assistance Program); Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave; Pension contribution up to 7% of base salary; ClassPass Corporate Membership (taxable benefit); 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days; Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Employee referral bonus program; Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office; Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities; Generous charitable giving company match; Volunteer opportunities